Newbie Here - Banded 2/7/06

Jet84 · February 11, 2006

Hello all!

I was just banded by Dr. Alan Posner in Buffalo, NY on the 7th (one day before my birthday). Surgery went well and 4 days out I'm feeling OK (not counting the gas, diahrea, bloating, and disgust of all "clear" liquids).

A little about me: I'm a 22 year old guy from Buffalo, NY. I am going to school and have a part time job to pay the bills. I love football, hockey, and all things computers. My highest weight when I first started seeing Dr. Posner was 433 :omg: but it was down to 396 the day of surgery. I found this website the other day out of boredom (sitting at home you can only watch the same movies so often). I'm glad I found a big forum to get/share some information.

As far as my questions/concerns at this point:

1) will this gassyness/diahrea stuff go away?

2) I don't plan on pigging out ever or stuffing myself but I would like to know that maybe someday I could enjoy 1/2-1 slice of pizza... if so how long until I can? (its hard being on liquids :biggrin1: )

3) I don't drink alcohol often/at all, but I do occasionaly like to meet the fellas down at the bar for a few drinks. I know it is not a good idea to drink alcohol, but if push came to shove is it going to be ok for me to eventually drink a few beers? And also same question for diet soda pop?

anyways, thanks for listening. Looking forward to meeting you all!

-Jim T

Iluvharleys · February 11, 2006

Welcome to LBT and bandland!

It is hard to say yes you can eat pizza again, some people can eat anything, while others can't. You will have to try it and see for yourself.

I have wine once in a while, I just don't do it on a daily basis.

The gas usually gets a little better, but I don't think it ever goes away. Yes, once you get off the liquids the diahrea will improve.

Good luck!

paula · February 11, 2006

:welcome:

Hi Jim. Congrat's on being newly banded.

Im going to comment on the beer issue...

Sadly *for me* ANY carbonated beverage (including beer) has been excluded from my menu. E V E R Y now and then I can have a few sips of my husbands (beer), but only if I have something in my tummy to help absorb the acid.

You just have to give it a shot - once you are healed. Im sure there are a few bandsters that are able to have beer.

dissapointing, I know.

Anyhow, Welcome aboard!